In Matthew 6:34 Jesus said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about the things of its own, sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Let me point out that there is a big difference between worry and concern. We Christians are to be concerned about others, as well as ourselves. (Philippians 2:3-4) I am concerned about my children’s and grandchildren’s souls.

Worry carries the definition of a divided mind. I see a person wringing his hands in despair, not knowing what to do or to whom to turn.

Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit wrote, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Paul says be anxious about nothing; but pray about everything. Some of us are anxious about everything and pray about nothing.

Hospitals are full of people who are putting their trust in everything but God. As a result, they spend most of their days “being tied in a knot of worry.” In Proverbs 3:5, Solomon said to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

How much better would our “tomorrows” be if we would only listen to Jesus? James says it is important to ask and believe and you will receive. God does not honor doubting. It is related to having a divided mind. I believe, no I don’t believe, etc.

If you are a Christian, did you know you are in the “Ministry”? Many in the religious world today try to distinguish themselves from “lay” people, but the Bible never does.

One such ministry is RECONCILIATION. The word means “to make friends again”. Sin alienates one from God. Something had to be done, or all men would be lost explains why one must REPENT; have a change of mind and heart before he can be saved.

Do you know anyone who is an enemy of God? Those who are separated, alienated because they choose in their minds to do wrong? What hope do they have? The answer is that they change their minds about God.

Please note that these people did not reconcile themselves---It was God who took the initiative in His love and grace and mercy. He sent His Son to die on a cross for sinners, like you and me, that we might be reconciled to God and therefore, no longer enemies. Listen to some of the words Paul uses: HOLY, which is closely related to saint. BLAMELESS, which means: “without blemish”. IRREPROACH, which means free from accusation”. All of this sounds like it is too good to be true, but one must remember, it is not unconditional. Paul writes we must continue in the faith. (Colossians 1:23)

Paul tells us that anyone can be saved, reconciled to God, be found holy and blameless, if he will continue in the faith and not be moved away from the hope of the gospel.